The Happy Wombat

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  • Restaurant $20–40
  • 2/575 Hunter St
  • Newcastle
  • NSW 2302
Open now · Closes at 10:00 PM

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Business snapshot

Menu & experience

Cuisine

Modern Izakaya

Service options

Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Dine-in

Dining options

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service

Offerings

Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options

Highlights

Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list

Atmosphere

Casual, Cozy, Trendy

Amenities

Bar on site, Toilet, Wi-Fi

Parking

Free of charge street parking, Paid street parking

Suited for

Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space, University students

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Planning

Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations

Children

Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu

About The Happy Wombat

The Happy Wombat is a casual Modern Izakaya restaurant located at 2/575 Hunter St, Newcastle, NSW 2302. Known for great beer selection, great cocktails, and its casual setting, it offers outdoor seating, takeaway, and dine-in across Newcastle. The menu features Modern Izakaya, with options for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, seating, and table service — including alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, happy-hour drinks, happy-hour food, healthy options, late-night food, quick bite, small plates, spirits, and vegetarian options. It’s a popular choice for family friendly, groups, tourists, transgender safe space, and university students thanks to its cozy atmosphere and attentive service. Reservations are recommended. All major payments, including credit cards, debit cards, and contactless methods, are accepted. To book a table or learn more, visit the official website or call 02 4031 8332.

Hours

Open now · Closes at 10:00 PM
  • Monday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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